Machine Shop Supervisor

Placr Recruitment

Horsham

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Career development

Life assurance

On-site parking

EV charging points

EV purchase scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free annual flu vaccination

Tea and coffee

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication teams in Storrington. You will supervise daily operations, ensure targets are met safely and to high quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires supervisory manufacturing experience, strong CNC knowledge, and excellent leadership. You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering and Maintenance, promote 5S and safety, and help develop the workforce.

Qualifications

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, including milling and/or turning.
Experience of sheet metal manufacturing processes such as punch press and waterjet cutting would be advantageous.
Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.
The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
Good knowledge of quality and health & safety requirements.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas.
Lead, motivate and develop a team of machinists, operators and fabricators.
Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and labour efficiency.
Ensure components are manufactured accurately and meet required quality standards.
Coordinate production across CNC machining, punch press and waterjet cutting operations.
Work closely with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
Promote high standards of health and safety throughout the department.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and cost.
Support employee training, development and skills progression.
Assist with return-to-work meetings, performance reviews and absence management where required.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation, including 5S.
Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise production output.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

CNC machining

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Quality & safety

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Exciting Opportunity – Machine Shop Supervisor

Placr Recruitment is looking for an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to join a successful and growing engineering business based in Storrington.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-leading engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-precision electromagnetic devices for the science and healthcare sectors.

Working within a friendly and supportive manufacturing environment, you will supervise the day-to-day operations of the CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication departments, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys developing people, solving production challenges and driving continuous improvement.

The Role

Supervise the daily operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas.
Lead, motivate and develop a team of machinists, operators and fabricators.
Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and labour efficiency.
Ensure components are manufactured accurately and meet required quality standards.
Coordinate production across CNC machining, punch press and waterjet cutting operations.
Work closely with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
Promote high standards of health and safety throughout the department.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and cost.
Support employee training, development and skills progression.
Assist with return-to-work meetings, performance reviews and absence management where required.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation, including 5S.
Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise production output.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, including milling and/or turning.
Experience of sheet metal manufacturing processes such as punch press and waterjet cutting would be advantageous.
Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.
The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
Good knowledge of quality and health & safety requirements.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where you can play a key role in leading a skilled manufacturing team and improving production performance.

The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including: